The Destiny of White Snake Episode 12 Recap, Plot

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As Yuan Yi wished to perish along with Taotie's primordial spirit, Bai Yaoyao hesitated to strike him down. She held her trembling sword, but Yuan Yi, with his last strength, lunged onto it, dying instantly. He thanked Miss Bai, stating he had failed his conscience for ten years and that everything had finally come to merit this day.

Qi Xiao arrived at that very moment, witnessing his master's death and immediately vowed revenge against Bai Yaoyao, repeatedly crying out for his master. Bai Yaoyao, exhausted and defenseless, could only evade his furious attacks. Xu Xuan and Xiao Qing quickly arrived to rescue her. Bai Yaoyao insisted, "It wasn't me. It was Taotie. Taotie has possessed your master for 10 years. It wasn't me who killed him."

Qi Xiao, however, was consumed by grief and rage, accusing her of lying and declaring his intent to kill her to avenge his master. Xu Xuan defended Bai Yaoyao, stating his belief in her innocence, just as she had unhesitatingly trusted him when he was wrongly accused of harming Senior Song. He vowed to stand by her, even if it meant becoming an enemy of Demon Hunter Ville. Bai Yaoyao tried to interject, "This is between Qi Xiao and I.

It's not related to you." Xiao Qing then stepped in, telling Qi Xiao to escort Yuan Yi's body back to Demon Hunter Ville, promising to find the real murderer and provide an explanation. Qi Xiao, still refusing to believe Bai Yaoyao's explanation about Taotie, was consumed by memories of his life with Yuan Yi. Xiao Qing urged him to seek the truth, emphasizing that finding the real murderer would be the true way to honor his master.

She questioned if Demon Hunter Ville, renowned for demon hunting, truly wished to act against Bai Yaoyao without knowing the full truth. Her words seemed to touch him before she left. Not long after, Qi Xiao, representing Demon Hunter Ville, declared Bai Yaoyao the murderer of Master Yuan Yi. Since Yuan Yi was a renowned figure from Mount Jin Temple, no one dared to defy them by harboring Bai Yaoyao.

So, when Xu Xuan brought the injured Bai Yaoyao back to the Apothecary House, Leng Ning and the other disciples confronted him. Leng Ning, who had grown up with Xu Xuan, implored him not to endanger the entire Apothecary House for his personal reasons, reminding him that Demon Hunter Ville had already spread the news. She seemed to disregard Bai Yaoyao's past kindness and her own long-standing friendship with Xu Xuan. Xu Xuan was resolute.

He declared that he would go against the whole world to treat Bai Yaoyao, stating that he spoke not as the lord of the Apothecary House, but as Xu Xuan, and asked them to make way if they trusted Bai Yaoyao as he did. Leng Ning remained defiant, questioning his commitment to the house and its disciples, and asking if he was willing to betray the house for this woman.

Xu Xuan confronted her, pointing out that as a physician, she was prioritizing her own safety over someone severely injured, which contradicted the true spirit of the Apothecary House. With no further words, Xu Xuan gently picked up Bai Yaoyao, declared that he would never again set foot in the Apothecary House, and carried her away. Leng Ning watched him depart, her fists tightly clenched.

Later, Xu Xuan swore to Bai Yaoyao that he would cure her no matter the cost, just as someone once made his life happier, he now wished to make her life as she desired. Meanwhile, three years prior, Prince Zhao Yu had saved a carp demon named Hong Xin. Now, Taotie's lingering spirit relentlessly pursued Zhao Yu, and Hong Xin fought fiercely to protect him, fulfilling her debt of gratitude.

During the battle, Taotie disfigured Hong Xin, leaving her in profound despair. Zhao Yu, eager to know her name, was reluctantly pulled away by his guards, while Hong Xin insisted he flee. Taotie taunted Hong Xin, saying that with her current appearance, the prince would never remember her act of salvation. After leaving the Apothecary House, Xu Xuan was consumed with thoughts of how to cheer up Bai Yaoyao.

Qing Feng brought him some herbs that Leng Ning had prepared, explaining that she was worried about him. Following Qing Feng's advice, Xu Xuan brought Bai Yaoyao to a peach blossom grove, hoping to make her smile. The vibrant spring scenery and fragrant blossoms deeply moved Bai Yaoyao. She remarked that while beautiful, it couldn't compare to Mount Jiuxi, subtly recalling her past with Zi Xuan.

Xu Xuan, witnessing her mix of smiles and tears, felt his heart race and his breathing quicken, yet he mistook these feelings for an illness and consumed various pills to cure himself. He later questioned Qing Feng about the unexpected outcome, realizing that what brought joy to ordinary girls might not apply to a deity in cultivation like Bai Yaoyao. Soon after, Qi Xiao left Demon Hunter Ville to seek aid from Mount Jin Temple, its allied institution.

He explained that since Yuan Yi died at the hands of a demon, he needed the temple's help to restore Demon Hunter Ville. The abbot, Yong An, offered Qi Xiao a place to stay while they discussed the matter. Bai Yaoyao's recovery required a rare herb called Cicada Flower, found only on the back hills of Mount Jin Temple. To avoid direct conflict while securing the herb, Xu Xuan discreetly dispatched villagers to collect it.

Unbeknownst to him, Leng Ning, hoping to persuade Xu Xuan to return, had learned from Senior Song that Xu Xuan needed the herb and personally ventured to Mount Jin Temple to find the Cicada Flower. Her presence immediately caught Qi Xiao's attention, and she was detained. Upon learning of Leng Ning's predicament, Xu Xuan had no choice but to go to Mount Jin Temple himself, ostensibly to offer incense to Yuan Yi.

Recalling the deep friendship between Yuan Yi and his own father, the previous Lord of the Apothecary House, Xu Xuan hoped this gesture might prevent direct confrontation. However, Qi Xiao chose a stealthier approach to seek revenge, ordering the capture of Bai Yaoyao, but Xu Xuan had already anticipated this and secretly dispatched Apothecary House disciples to protect her.

At the temple, Qi Xiao refused to acknowledge any past favors from the Apothecary House, even offering to be struck by Leng Ning's golden needles in return for his prior treatment. He stubbornly asserted that he saw Bai Yaoyao stab his master. Xu Xuan openly criticized Qi Xiao's recklessness and stupidity, pointing out that Taotie had possessed Yuan Yi for many years, yet Qi Xiao had noticed nothing despite being by his side.

Qi Xiao, in turn, challenged Xu Xuan's belief, arguing that if Bai Yaoyao had truly killed the plague demon in his body, she would not have used such a "clumsy method" to kill Yuan Yi. Qi Xiao refused to release Leng Ning or the Cicada Flower, demanding Xu Xuan come to him directly if he needed the herb. Xu Xuan proposed a deal: he would locate Taotie within seven days if Qi Xiao released Leng Ning.

Qi Xiao, still unconvinced, decided to keep the Cicada Flower for now, saying he would wait for Xu Xuan to collect the herbs after seven days. Xu Xuan, frustrated by Qi Xiao's obstinance, departed with Qing Feng. On the street, Xiao Qing discovered a notice posted by Prince Zhao Yu, seeking Hong Xin.

Bai Yaoyao surmised that Hong Xin was the key to understanding the full truth of the incident, as she had previously sought Bai Yaoyao's help regarding Taotie's brutal killing of smaller demons. Hong Xin, who rescued the prince from Taotie, would undoubtedly know Taotie's current whereabouts and could prove Bai Yaoyao's innocence. Xiao Qing, proud of her skills, quickly located Hong Xin.

However, Hong Xin, whose face was ravaged by Taotie's attack, was afraid to approach humans, believing no one would want to see her disfigured face. Xu Xuan promised to heal her, stating that her wounds could be slowly cured over time with the Ming Jue School's methods, offering her hope of recovery. Hong Xin gratefully accepted his help. Xu Xuan deduced from Hong Xin's account that Taotie's possession of Yuan Yi was no accident.

Yuan Yi's history of subduing demons had provided Taotie with an advantage to practice a secret spell, refining captured demon souls into elixirs to heal himself and absorb their powers. Taotie, currently severely wounded, might be seeking the elixirs in Demon Hunter Ville's chamber to recover. Just then, a powerful demonic aura erupted from Demon Hunter Ville. Taotie had broken into the compound and was locked in a fierce battle with Qi Xiao.

Qi Xiao, angered by the intrusion, confronted Taotie, who mocked his attempts to stop him. In the struggle, Taotie's poisonous smoke injured Qi Xiao's eyes, adding to his grief and fury.

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